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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Naval Warfare
Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)
As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare
The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.
Air Warfare
UK, Japan and Italy discuss potential to bring other countries into GCAP programme
At the G20 summit in Brazil, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with a nod given to potentially widening the participation out to other countries.
Air Warfare
Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget
UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin joins radar research consortium ahead of Finland’s F-35 procurement
22nd November 2023
Lockheed Martin and VTT will lead a consortium of Finnish defence and technology companies to develop signals intelligence technologies for the F-35 and other defence applications.
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Air Warfare
Boeing shifts towards low-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf production
21st November 2023
Boeing's progress in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter programme have marked a milestone in the transition toward low-rate initial production, following the delivery of the final test aircraft to the US Air Force.
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Naval Warfare
Italy finally funds naval missile projects
17th November 2023
The Italian MoD’s multi-year programme documents (DPP) detailing its current and planned acquisition projects has provided new details of funding for its 2023–25 naval missile programmes.
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Air Warfare
US approves South Korean US$52.1 million Sidewinder missiles deal
16th November 2023
Raytheon Missiles and Defense will provide dozens of AIM-9X Sidewinder Tactical and Training Missiles for the South Korean military.
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Digital Battlespace
Eventide Communications' NexLog DX-FIPS recorders achieve JITC certification
16th November 2023
Reliability and security remain at the forefront of technology considerations in the rapidly evolving defence communications industry.
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Defence Notes
Honeywell deal aims to improve ‘mission readiness’ of Indonesia’s armed forces
16th November 2023
Honeywell to extend support to Indonesian defence industry following four decades of collaboration with the country’s military sectors.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force strategic programmes to be affected by budgetary uncertainty
15th November 2023
The operation under continuing resolutions can impact the schedule of several US Air Force efforts including the B-21, AMRAAM and C3BM.
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Air Warfare
Just released: UAS Technology Report 2023 now available to read
15th November 2023
How artificial intelligence and novel advanced sensors can take UAS operations to the next level.
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Defence Notes
Canada weighs up options to replace equipment sent to Ukraine
15th November 2023
Canada has been considering its plans for replacing military equipment donated to Ukraine for its fight against invading Russia forces, including howitzers, tanks, missiles and small arms.
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Defence Notes
Can the Pentagon counter China and Russia’s weapons of mass destruction?
14th November 2023
The recent advances in military programmes in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia has put US capacity to counter nuclear and biological threats in check.
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Defence Notes
EU report: Europe needs more agile forces and a change in focus in the face of Russian aggression
14th November 2023
The 2023 EU Capability Development Priorities plan outlines changes in defence posture based on political guidance provided by the Strategic Compass, as well as lessons observed from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2023: MBDA to develop and build ‘smart missiles’ in UAE
14th November 2023
In a bid to bolster its strategic partnership with the UAE and further its missile capabilities, MBDA established the UAE Missile Engineering Centre earlier this year from where it will produce so-called 'smart weapons'.
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Training
Philippines joins ANNUALEX Indo-Pacific naval exercise as observer as tensions rise in the region
13th November 2023
Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX), a multinational naval exercise including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan and the US, started on 11 November and will involve 30 ships and 40 aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon will run out of funds to support Ukraine over the coming week
10th November 2023
The US Department of Defense has implored Congress to approve the national security supplemental request in order to continue to meet Kyiv's battlefield needs.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Air Show 2023: Can air-launched missile stocks keep pace with a full-spectrum conflict?
9th November 2023
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed the issue of stocks up the priorities list for air forces concerned about dwindling reservoirs of air-launched ordnance.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy takes receipt of next-generation landing craft
9th November 2023
The SSC LCAC 108 will replace legacy LCACs currently used by the US Navy and Marine Corps.
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Defence Notes
RTX set for missile defence deal with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric
8th November 2023
Rare deal would see a Japanese manufacturer supply a foreign armed force ahead of a domestic defence force.
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Naval Warfare
Saab teams up with ThayerMahan to strengthen Australia’s undersea capabilities
8th November 2023
New partnership to explore sovereign undersea warfare capabilities opportunities in Australia was announced at the ongoing Indo-Pacific Maritime exhibition in Sydney.
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Naval Warfare
Super Hornet becomes first US Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker
8th November 2023
Raytheon has announced that the US Navy carried the StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet following the US Air Force’s lead with the F-15E Strike Eagle.
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